It’s part of a parent’s job to help kids enjoy being kids while they can. At the same time, it’s extremely beneficial to teach them certain “adult” tasks while they’re still young. This can help them see everything from cleaning to budgeting as a fun, life-affirming activity, rather than a mandatory chore. Which research shows …
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Smart mom leaves babysitter a list of 'add-on' chores to make more money if she chooses
A mother in Missouri has found a way to maximize date night with her husband. She left a note for her babysitter, giving her options to make more side cash by completing small tasks around the home. The goal was to have a night out and to return to a cleaner and better-organized home. It …
Texas UPS driver proudly explains why he never helps his wife do any chores
Even though America has come a long way in gender relations over the past few decades men are still far behind women when accepting domestic responsibilities. A recent study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey found that women aged 15 and over spend 5.7 hours daily on domestic tasks, whereas men …
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Stay-At-Home Mom Complains That Her Husband Isn’t Doing Enough Chores, But Her Friend Thinks She Has It Pretty Good And Is Being Ungrateful
Those sure are fightin’ words! Telling someone that they’re ungrateful? Ouch… But that’s what’s going on in this story from Reddit’s “Am I the *******?” page! Get all the details below and see if you think this woman was out of line. “The other day, I went to lunch with 4 mom friends of mine. …
Unemployed Husband Does The Chores Around The House, But His Wife Won’t Stop Emasculating Him. So He Stops Working To Prove A Point.
I guess not every guy out there can handle being emasculated, huh? You know that’s the truth! So was this guy wrong for acting the way he did because he’s annoyed with his wife? Get his story below and see what you think… “I (28m) and have been married to my wife “Bella” (28f) for …
Age-Appropriate Chores for Children: Chore Ideas and Allowances
Doing chores is a tradition in many families. Chores help kids learn responsibility, and sharing chores gives you help around the house. Not sure your kids will go for it? Take heart! There are ways to make chores a little bit, well, less of a chore for everyone. Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the …
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Woman Calls Out Of Work Sick But Her Husband Gives Her A List Of Chores. Then He Arrives Home And Complains About Dinner Not Being Ready.
I think that we can all agree, as terrible as going to work is, calling out sick is even worse. If I’m sick enough to stay home, I will literally rot in my bed the entire day. I don’t even want to get up to get myself water, or soup, or anything! And I can …
Smart mom leaves babysitter a list of 'add-on' chores to make more money if she chooses
A mother in Missouri has found a way to maximize date night with her husband. She left a note for her babysitter, giving her options to make more side cash by completing small tasks around the home. The goal was to have a night out and to return to a cleaner and better-organized home. It …
Texas UPS driver proudly explains why he never helps his wife do any chores
Even though America has come a long way in gender relations over the past few decades men are still far behind women when accepting domestic responsibilities. A recent study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey found that women aged 15 and over spend 5.7 hours daily on domestic tasks, whereas men …
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Mom has the perfect response to teen son who refuses to do 'girl' chores
A 41-year-old mom with 3 boys, 12-year-old twins, and a 10-year-old, pays them $10 daily to do their chores. However, their pay is deducted $10 if they miss a day. The boys have to do their tasks 5 days a week, although it doesn’t matter which days they choose to work. “This system has worked …
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She Threw Away an Elf on the Shelf After Husband Pulled Abusive Pranks On Their Kids. – ‘Lucas was his first victim after he didn’t do his chores.’
You ruined Christmas! Yikes…no one wants to hear that. But this woman’s husband accused her of that and now she wants to know if she was out of line for what she did. Let’s get started… “This year was the first time we would try the “elf on the shelf” with our kids. We have …
His Parents Insisted He Pay Rent Even Though He Was Handling The House Chores. So He Moved Out Instead And Is Living His Best Life. – ‘They are all mad at me.’
I know people whose parents have demanded they pay rent and I know other people whose parents would never dream of asking them for money to stay under their roof. So I guess every family dynamic is different… The person who wrote this story on Reddit seems pretty conflicted about what went down with their …